CBM & Container Calculator

Calculate freight volume and container capacity instantly.

Total Volume: 9.60 CBM
Total Items in 20ft Container (33 CBM): 343 items
Total Items in 40ft Container (67 CBM): 697 items
Total Items in 40ft HC (76 CBM): 791 items

What is CBM in Shipping?

CBM stands for Cubic Meter. It is the most common mathematical metric used in domestic and international freight logistics. CBM determines how much space your cargo will take up on a ship, aircraft, or truck.

How to Calculate CBM?

The formula is simple: Length (m) × Width (m) × Height (m) = CBM. If your measurements are in centimeters, you multiply them and divide the result by 1,000,000.

Standard Shipping Container Capacities

While packing efficiency can vary, standard theoretical capacities are: